Letter Fabricator - 1st Shift

Hilton Displays LLC•Greenville, SC

23h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Letter Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of channel letters or cabinets, light installation, and mounting of channel letters. This role involves following work order sheets, gathering materials, measuring and cutting dimensions, operating various machinery for letter formation and assembly, and performing welding tasks. The fabricator will also utilize hand and power tools, read blueprints, and ensure the quality and safety of the fabricated letters.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in sheet metal/steel fabrication industry.
Experience with both aluminum and stainless steel.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics.
Ability to understand and make letter drill/mount patterns.
Be a quick learner.
Enjoy working on multiple different projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Sign industry experience strongly preferred.
Required training in vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Follow work order sheets and other necessary documents for product specification.
Gather materials needed to start the letter fabrication process based on work order instructions.
Utilize measurement instruments to measure and cut the necessary dimensions needed to create channel letters.
Operate bending equipment, automatic stapler, and other machinery that assists in the letter formation process as well as assemble.
Assist in lifting positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during fabrication.
Perform spot and tack welding as needed to align and hold components together.
Utilize hand and power tools such as saws, hammers, and screwdrivers to modify and finish off formation.
Read and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics.
Inspect the channel letter back produced by the router.
Weld and letter lock returns to channel letter backs.
Operate trim cap machine.
Glue trim cap to plastic.
Weld aluminum sheet.
Perform electrical wiring – 12-volt circuits and switch.
Install lights/wiring in channel letters.
Install power supplies and wiring to the raceway.
Test lighting installed in channel letters.
Understand and make letter drill/mount patterns.
Maintain work area and machinery/tools in good working condition.
Operate metal shear, metal break, radial saws, ironworker, welder, band saw, jig saw, drills, grinders as well as other miscellaneous hand tools.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company.